I've never asked anybody but I wonder how comfortable people really feel in our home.

My Bible study teacher said when she was a kid, her friend's house was so warm, inviting, and comfortable. Even more than her own home. At that young age she could not figure out what it was that made it so comfortable. So she assumed it was because the house was white with black shutters! Haha! When she got married, she and her husband bought a white house with black shutters. In hopes in would feel like "home" to people.

I would love to know whether or not angels were hanging out around our home. But what is it that makes a house feel like "home" to anybody and everybody?

A home where grace lives? (like Joy's post) A home where there's peace among family members? A home where the owners are non-judgemental and don't hold any expectations of you when you walk through the door?

Some homes I've been in, I was ready to kick off my shoes, laugh out loud, be myself, and relax! I felt safe and wanted there. Others I feel edgey and uncomfortable. It doesn't seem to matter whether their home is super clean or not...

I really like that quote, and the simple picture you chose to go with it. I, along with your other readers, desire people to feel at home in my house, too. Even though I'm a stay-at-home mom, I'm guilty of being too busy and not welcoming people in enough. I need to start saying "no" more often in order to achieve a more peaceful home!!